As of last Sunday, I am no longer the Ogden Valley Deaf Branch Relief Society President. I have been released. Let me explain:
I was only just called at the end of last May, which might obviously suggest that "wow! that was really short" but starting in mid to late November of last year, I started having a personal struggle with balancing my job and my calling. As an interpreter, I have been through some very intimate and personal situations with people, and at times those were experienced with members of our branch. It made for quite the awkward situation going to church on Sundays. Then there was the fact that with my job keeping me so insanely and unpredictably busy, I was never or hardly available to thoroughly serve in my calling. People needed a Relief Society Pres that was easy to contact in times of need, or just for regular questions. I wasn't able to do those things.
So to make a long story short, I started to have a feeling that I just couldn't do it anymore. I went and talked to 3 people: our branch Pres, the Stake Pres, and the Stake Relief Society pres. In the end, I realized what I needed to do, and sat down for a cry session with my husband to discuss the options. I asked to be released from my calling, and stated that I would be attending our local/home ward. This was not a decision made lightly. There are going to be people that I am going to miss, especially Brandon sitting next to me in church. (For those of you that think I'm nuts for not going to church with my husband, he actually has been VERY supportive in this decision). He understands the "between a rock and a hard place" feeling I have been having.
I attended the Branch last week for them to release me, as well as my new ward. I loved it, to say the least. There are going to be the new adjustments, such as closing my eyes during prayers, or trying to focus on the person teaching or speaking without wondering why they aren't using animated facial expressions, and acting out stories!
So that is one of the MANY decisions I have made (with Brandon's full support) in my life as of late. And it feels so right.
1 comment:
I can't imagine what a juggling act you had to do. Being in the branch, though, I do understand what you're talking about (even if I don't understand what being a R.S. president AND an interpreter is like--you're amazing). I certainly think you made a wise decision. I hope you'll never feel like anyone thinks you're nuts. I think you're wise to recognize where you can serve best and keep the peace.
(Glad you left me a comment so I could find your blog, too!)
Miss and love ya!
Becky
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